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Some pregame notes for Tuesday w/lineups

Before we get to the lineup for Tuesday’s game between the Astros and Phillies (Bud Norris vs. Cole Hamels), here are a few quick pregame notes:

Astros starting pitchers have posted a 2.47 ERA in the last 14 games, lasting at least six innings in 13 of those games. The Astros are 8-6 in that span.

Hunter Pence is hitting .354 in his last 13 games with 10 runs, six doubles, four HRs and 11 RBIs. His 29 RBIs since the All-Star Break ranks tied for second in the NL.

RHP Wilton Lopez‘s 19 2/3 scoreless inning streak is the longest active streak in the NL. Lopez also has the Majors top inherited runners percentage., stranding 25 of 26 in 2010.

Since 2004, the Astros are 27-16 (.628) vs. the Phillies. They are the only NL club with a winning record vs. the Phils in that span. Houston was 6-2 vs. Philadelphia in 2009 and is 1-3 against the Phillies thus far in 2010.

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